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There was once a world—a world in which the morning began with the knock of the schulklopfer, who called people to shacharit at the synagogue. There was a world where, in the case of illness—since a doctor was often unavailable—people resorted to other methods: they sprinkled salt in the corner of the room, and if the problem was even more serious, they even changed the patient’s name. There was a world where even cutting one’s nails had spiritual significance and should be done in the right order. There was a world in which stories and the imagination included creatures such as the Leviathan, the dybbuk, or the shedim. In this new zine, we evoke that world—the folklore of the former Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. It is an extraordinarily exciting, rich, and imaginative world that flourished until the Shoah, and which can still inspire us today—or at the very least, entertain us.

Please support the project and preorder your copy through the rewards!

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 40 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

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My great-aunt’s grandfather’s papercut + a book she had about Jewish papercuts

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Ever heard of a Black Wedding held in a cemetery to ward off plagues? Or the Schulklopfer knocking on windows to wake the people for morning prayer?

Here’s a sneak peek at two work-in-progress illustrations from our "Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe" zine! 📖 Help us bring these forgotten stories to life by supporting the project.

We are getting so close to our goal! 🎯 Remember: by backing a reward, you are actively pre-ordering your own physical or digital copy of the zine.

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 40 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

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Bride and groom holding a kiddush cup under the chuppah, Geneva, Switzerland, 1960s. Photograph: Jean Mohr.

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pink home

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There was once a world—a world in which the morning began with the knock of the schulklopfer, who called people to shacharit at the synagogue. There was a world where, in the case of illness—since a doctor was often unavailable—people resorted to other methods: they sprinkled salt in the corner of the room, and if the problem was even more serious, they even changed the patient’s name. There was a world where even cutting one’s nails had spiritual significance and should be done in the right order. There was a world in which stories and the imagination included creatures such as the Leviathan, the dybbuk, or the shedim. In this new zine, we evoke that world—the folklore of the former Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. It is an extraordinarily exciting, rich, and imaginative world that flourished until the Shoah, and which can still inspire us today—or at the very least, entertain us.

Please support the project and preorder your copy through the rewards!

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 40 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

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Did you know about the custom of pulling grass when leaving a cemetery? 🌱 Tradition says throwing grass behind you confuses the Angel of Death so they can't follow you home.

Discover more fascinating, lesser know folklore traditions like this in our new "Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe" zine! 📖

Support the Indiegogo campaign and grab your copy here: 

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 50 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

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There was once a world—a world in which the morning began with the knock of the schulklopfer, who called people to shacharit at the synagogue. There was a world where, in the case of illness—since a doctor was often unavailable—people resorted to other methods: they sprinkled salt in the corner of the room, and if the problem was even more serious, they even changed the patient’s name. There was a world where even cutting one’s nails had spiritual significance and should be done in the right order. There was a world in which stories and the imagination included creatures such as the Leviathan, the dybbuk, or the shedim. In this new zine, we evoke that world—the folklore of the former Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. It is an extraordinarily exciting, rich, and imaginative world that flourished until the Shoah, and which can still inspire us today—or at the very least, entertain us.

Please support the project and preorder your copy through the rewards!

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 40 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

[hiddurmitzvah]

There was once a world—a world in which the morning began with the knock of the schulklopfer, who called people to shacharit at the synagogue. There was a world where, in the case of illness—since a doctor was often unavailable—people resorted to other methods: they sprinkled salt in the corner of the room, and if the problem was even more serious, they even changed the patient’s name. There was a world where even cutting one’s nails had spiritual significance and should be done in the right order. There was a world in which stories and the imagination included creatures such as the Leviathan, the dybbuk, or the shedim. In this new zine, we evoke that world—the folklore of the former Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. It is an extraordinarily exciting, rich, and imaginative world that flourished until the Shoah, and which can still inspire us today—or at the very least, entertain us.

Please support the project and preorder your copy through the rewards!

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 40 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

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Beyond the Golem & the Dybbuk lies a forgotten world of Jewish magic and folklore myths!

After many preparation we are launching a 50-page, fully illustrated zine exploring the hidden creatures, spirits, and myths of Eastern European Ashkenazi folklore. If you love dark, whimsical lore and handmade art, check it out!

You can grab a digital copy, a premium physical zine, or limited-edition art prints.

Please reblog and support the campaign here:

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 50 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

[hiddurmitzvah]

There was once a world—a world in which the morning began with the knock of the schulklopfer, who called people to shacharit at the synagogue. There was a world where, in the case of illness—since a doctor was often unavailable—people resorted to other methods: they sprinkled salt in the corner of the room, and if the problem was even more serious, they even changed the patient’s name. There was a world where even cutting one’s nails had spiritual significance and should be done in the right order. There was a world in which stories and the imagination included creatures such as the Leviathan, the dybbuk, or the shedim. In this new zine, we evoke that world—the folklore of the former Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. It is an extraordinarily exciting, rich, and imaginative world that flourished until the Shoah, and which can still inspire us today—or at the very least, entertain us.

Please support the project and preorder your copy through the rewards!

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 40 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

[hiddurmitzvah]

There was once a world—a world in which the morning began with the knock of the schulklopfer, who called people to shacharit at the synagogue. There was a world where, in the case of illness—since a doctor was often unavailable—people resorted to other methods: they sprinkled salt in the corner of the room, and if the problem was even more serious, they even changed the patient’s name. There was a world where even cutting one’s nails had spiritual significance and should be done in the right order. There was a world in which stories and the imagination included creatures such as the Leviathan, the dybbuk, or the shedim. In this new zine, we evoke that world—the folklore of the former Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. It is an extraordinarily exciting, rich, and imaginative world that flourished until the Shoah, and which can still inspire us today—or at the very least, entertain us.

Please support the project and preorder your copy through the rewards!

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 40 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

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Also, this is sweet.

Loved it 🥰🥰🥰

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There was once a world—a world in which the morning began with the knock of the schulklopfer, who called people to shacharit at the synagogue. There was a world where, in the case of illness—since a doctor was often unavailable—people resorted to other methods: they sprinkled salt in the corner of the room, and if the problem was even more serious, they even changed the patient’s name. There was a world where even cutting one’s nails had spiritual significance and should be done in the right order. There was a world in which stories and the imagination included creatures such as the Leviathan, the dybbuk, or the shedim. In this new zine, we evoke that world—the folklore of the former Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. It is an extraordinarily exciting, rich, and imaginative world that flourished until the Shoah, and which can still inspire us today—or at the very least, entertain us.

Please support the project and preorder your copy through the rewards!

Jewish Folklore of Eastern Europe Zine by Bence Illyés - Indiegogo

Beyond the Golem and the Dybukk lies a forgotten world of jewish magic. This 40 page, fully illustrated zine unearths the lesser-known creat

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Prague's Jewish Quarter, 2022